Dodecyl ethyleneglycol monoether

Dodecyl ethyleneglycol monoether (CAS 4536-30-5), also known commercially as Laureth-1 and 2-(Dodecyloxy)ethanol, is a short-chain ethoxylated fatty alcohol used across industrial and personal care formulations.

It functions as a low-foam surfactant, emulsifier, and solvent carrier where controlled surface activity and degreasing performance are required. In textile and leather processing, it supports scouring and degreasing baths.

Low-foaming behavior is critical to continuous processing lines in these industries. Personal care formulators incorporate it as an emulsifier and solvent carrier in rinse-off products for efficient oil dispersion.

Its short ethoxylate chain delivers performance without heavy residue. Agricultural formulation chemists use it to improve active ingredient dispersion and wetting in emulsifiable concentrate and suspension formulations.

In industrial cleaning compounds, it contributes degreasing performance in hard-surface and metal-cleaning applications requiring foam control. This versatility makes it a staple in chemical manufacturing.

Dodecyl ethyleneglycol monoether is supplied as a clear to slightly hazy liquid at ambient temperature. Technical grade is the standard commercial offering for most industrial applications.

Cosmetic-grade material is available for personal care applications meeting Laureth-1 purity expectations. Bulk supply is typical in drums and IBC containers to meet high-volume manufacturing needs.